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Say No to DV A colourful knitted art installation is part of the annual campaign to raise awareness of domestic and family violence. See page 2 for full story.

Pictured: Blacktown Library Knitting Group (left), Parklea Correctional Facility staff Governor Paul Baker (middle, blue suit), Head of Operational Support Services Michael Pugsley (white shirt), Executive Assistant to the Governor Colleen Hopwood (last on the right).

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Parklea inmates create sculptures for DV campaign

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nmates from Parklea Correctional Centre have put their metalwork skills to good use by creating a giant tea set to help raise awareness and promote discussion about domestic violence.

The concept was developed in partnership with Blacktown City Council as part of its annual Knit Bomb Project, which uses visually vibrant statements to say no to family and domestic violence.

The council asked for a tea pot and two cups and saucers to be created as sharing a cuppa is a great way to start a conversation.

Four inmates worked on the project under the supervision of correctional officers to construct a tea pot, measuring two metres by two metres, and two matching cups and saucers, one metre high and one metre wide, by building a steel frame and surrounding it with chicken wire.

The eye-catching sculptures were then “knit bombed” by the talented members of the Blacktown Library Knitting Group, overseen

by Blacktown City Council’s Women’s Advisory Committee, who had knitted or crocheted squares in various colours and sizes and sewn them together.

The giant tea pot, cups and saucers are now on display at the Village Green, next to Blacktown City Council Chambers. Other items, such as trees, light poles, posts, and benches around the area, have also been “knit bombed” to mark 16 days of activism against violence in November.

Governor Paul Baker said the community partnership was forged

Blacktown City Council CEO Kerry Robinson, the Harman Foundation’s Maninder Singh, Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM, the Harman Foundation’s Harinder Kaur and Blacktown City Council acting Manager Community Michael Maxwell.

after Blacktown City Council Community Development Manager Tony Barnden asked if the prison could participate in the project.

“We were keen to be involved in a community project, and the Knit Bomb initiative appeared to be within our capability and could provide meaningful work for the inmates,” Mr Baker said.

“Mr Barden was given a tour of our industries facilities, which includes a metal shop and a cabinet shop, to see how Parklea could participate.

“We are always looking for ways we can give back to the community and assist in the rehabilitation of our inmates, many of which are serving time for violence-related offences.

“This initiative provided a great opportunity to work with Blacktown

City Council and contribute to a community project, while raising awareness of domestic violence and its many forms.

“Our officers who train the inmates in the metal shop have come up with an impressive design for the unique sculptures and the inmates have done a fantastic job to bring them to life and they should all be very proud.

“This partnership has been a great experience and we look forward to being involved in other projects where we have the capacity and capability.”

The display is on show at the Village Green until 17 December. The knitted squares used in the installation will be commercially washed and sewn into blankets for local charity organisations.

Now in its third year, the council initiative has provided blankets to the

Birthing Unit, Blacktown Hospital; Quakers Hillside Nursing Home; One Meal, Blacktown; and the Blacktown City Animal Holding Facility.

New collaboration to give homes to women at risk

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he NSW Government is partnering with housing providers to ensure women at risk of homelessness have a place to call home, as part of the Government’s commitment to supporting families and protecting communities.

Minister for Water, Housing and Property Melinda Pavey said the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) has identified nine locations across Greater Sydney where women at risk of homelessness is growing.

“LAHC will be building boarding homes specifically designed for women at risk of homelessness in Seven Hills, Camden, Airds, Revesby, Merrylands, Peakhurst, Penrith, and Maroubra,” Mrs Pavey said.

“The NSW Government is taking action to support and protect women and we are proud to partner with the community housing sector to deliver fit-for-purpose places where these vulnerable women can call home.

“Older women are the largest demographic in need of homes, and we

as a Government have a responsibility to respond to that growing need.

That’s why we are continuing to find solutions to protect people in need.”

LAHC will be working with the Women’s Housing Company (WHC), a community housing provider focused

on providing housing for women, throughout the design process.

LAHC Chief Executive Mick Cassel said this will result in the best outcomes for future tenants.

“When we build homes we want to deliver suitable, accessible and quality

properties that our residents can feel at home in. Our collaboration with WHC will further strengthen our capacity to do this,” Mr Cassel said.

In addition to the nine boarding houses, LAHC has commenced projects in Seven Hills and St Marys which will deliver more social housing, built specifically for the needs of older women. These two properties will be managed by WHC. “The Women’s Housing Company welcomes this initiative to deliver new housing for older women and we will work closely on the design and amenity aspects to ensure we deliver lovely and welcoming new homes for this vulnerable community,” WHC Chief Executive Officer Debbie Georgopoulos said.

For more information on how the NSW Government are providing fit for purpose homes for people in need visit www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/landand-housing-corporation/socialhousing.

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lacktown City Council has named its Youth Ambassadors for 2021-22 - Bilvika Abburi from The Ponds High School and Nandika Prasad from Evans High School.

Bilvika and Nandika were formally announced as the City’s Youth Ambassadors for the coming year at a presentation dinner at Bowman Hall, Blacktown.

The pair impressed a panel of judges through several rounds of interviews, assessments and public speaking and were selected from a group of seven finalists to represent the youth of Blacktown City.

Outgoing Youth Ambassadors Riley Rodewald from OLMC, Parramatta, and Demi Marie Spiteri from St John Paul II College, Schofields, handed over the baton to the new representatives after a year of proudly representing the City.

Bilvika said being given the prestigious role was a “dream come true”.

“I’ve been looking forward to this for two to three years. I’ve been to citizenship ceremonies and I’ve heard youth ambassadors talk, and, as a 16-year-old in Year 12, this was my last shot,” she said.

Born in the UK to Indian parents, Bilvika said receiving Australian Citizenship with her family this year drove home her connection to Blacktown City.

“Blacktown has always stood out for me. The people here are incredible and we have a diverse community of 188 cultures.

“From my school being super supportive, to Council and to positions like the Youth Ambassador and Youth Advisory Committee, I have been given

Nandika Prasad of Evans High School (left) and Bilvika Abburi of The Ponds High School have been named Blacktown City’s Youth Ambassadors for 2021-22.

opportunities I don’t think I would have received anywhere else.”

Nandika, who is also in Year 12, applied for the program alongside her cousin after hearing about the role from her teachers.

“I have lived in Blacktown my entire life and it is the one thing that has been constant for me. I thought this would be an opportunity to give back to the City that has given me so much.

“I want to take on a role that will make me feel

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like a more active and valuable person in society.”

The 18-year-old hoped to use her position to inspire other young women of colour to aspire to leadership roles.

“I’m a woman of colour who is very passionate, so I think that is very inspiring for other women of colour. It’s empowering because we don’t really see a lot of people that look like us in the media.”

Bilvika brings to the role a raft of experiences, including as the assistant advertising manager of VolunTutor, a non-profit organisation that provides free tutoring for disadvantaged students.

She is also the founder and editor-in-chief of her school newspaper, The Ponds High School Gazette, and has held numerous school leadership roles.

Nandika is School Captain of Evans High School and has represented her peers in leadership roles throughout her school years.

Her leadership highlights include organising International Women’s Day events, as well as days for autism and anti-bullying.

For almost 40 years, the Youth Ambassador program has provided young people the chance to gain invaluable experience representing Blacktown City, speaking at public events including Citizenship Ceremonies and Civic Receptions.

Ambassadors have the opportunity to meet highprofile individuals at special events and have the chance to attend a Local Government Conference.

They also get to participate as members of both the Sister Cities and Youth Advisory committees.

Council wishes to congratulate Bilvika and Nandika on their appointments and thanks Riley and Demi Marie for their service over the past year.

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n December 4 we head to the polls to decide who will be our representatives for the next term of Council.

And just like everything else throughout this pandemic phase of our lives, this election will be unlike any voting day we’ve seen before.

I’d like to wish all our current councillors who are standing for re-election all the best from the team here at Western News.

Blacktown Council is a strong leader among NSW councils and it is great teamwork that pulls it all together so successfully. Your contribution over the last term, which was greatly extended, has worked well in conjunction with council staff to make the Blacktown area shine through some extremely challenging times.

You’ve had to roll with the pandemic punches over the last two years and have played an enormous part in keeping our region safe.

To the candidates who are nominating, we wish you good luck. New faces and refreshing new ideas stimulate positive change each council term, and good on you for putting your hand up and having a go.

The situation that has been 2021 has many pundits saying that voter turn out will be lower than usual. Voting is compulsory in this country and there is a fine if you are on the electoral roll and you’re a no show on polling day.

There are many countries across the globe who don’t enjoy the same democratic right to choose their government, so I encourage everyone to turn up and exercise their right to vote. Voting ensures that as local residents we have a say in what happens in our area via the councillors we elect.

No matter who gets elected, they’ll enter council chambers with every intention of doing what is best for the residents of Blacktown. It is important we get behind them and support them and not just knock them for the sake of it.

May 2022 and beyond be a wonderful new chapter for our city, lead by a fabulous group of elected representatives on Blacktown Council.

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Doonside Festival now a Christmas Market

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The Doonside Festival is returning as the Doonside Christmas Market.

he COVID 19 pandemic played havoc with Blacktown City Council’s program of festivals and markets.

The Doonside Festival was especially hard hit with official dates being announced and then postponed twice, due to COVID restrictions.

But now, Blacktown City Council has partnered with the Doonside Festival Committee and Blacktown City Lions Club in organising the 2021 Doonside Christmas Market.

The Christmas Market will be held on Sunday, 12 December in Doonside, corner of Hill End Road and Graham Street, from 9.00am to 2.00pm.

A joint statement from Council, the Doonside Festival Committee and Blacktown City Lions Club, called on residents to; “Celebrate your community spirit and pick up some last-minute gifts at the Doonside Christmas Market.

“The market will feature kids rides as well as food trucks and market stalls.”

This is a free event with full details and opportunities for stall holders available at: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Events-and-activities/2021-DoonsideChristmas-Market

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Get into spirit of giving with the Mayoress Christmas Gift Appeal

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he Mayoress of Blacktown City, Nina Bleasdale, is encouraging the community to give generously to the 2021 Blacktown City Mayoress Christmas Gift Appeal.

The annual appeal calls on locals to donate a gift to those less fortunate to ensure everyone can enjoy a merry Christmas.

An incredible 3,500 gifts were kindly donated by members of the community for the 2020 appeal, with Ms Bleasdale hoping to exceed that number this year.

“We all know how tough 2021 has been for the people of Blacktown City in particular after months of COVID-19 lockdowns,” Ms Bleasdale said.

“Sadly, many people have been hit hard financially during this difficult time. Many people have lost work or lost their livelihoods and struggled to put food on the table.

“This gift appeal is just a small way to give back to those doing it tough to ensure everyone can enjoy a happy festive season.

“If you can, please, give generously and help all families share in the joy of Christmas.”

Gifts are sought for children aged 0 to 16 years and can include new and unused toys, books, clothing and non-perishable goods.

Donated items should be left unwrapped or placed in a gift bag to enable ease of sorting and distribution.

Gifts will be donated to local charities including Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency (MECA), Blacktown Area Community Centres Inc. (BACC), Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre and Community Aid Service Corporation, Carevan Blacktown and Butucarbin Aboriginal Corp.

Gifts will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, 10 December, 2021. For a full list of drop-off locations, visit the website: www.blacktown.nsw. gov.au/About-Council/What-we-do/MayoressChristmas-Gift-Appeal

The Mayoress of Blacktown City, Nina Bleasdale, centre, with some of the thousands of gifts donated in the 2020 Christmas Gift Appeal.

Ring in this year’s festive season at Blacktown City’s Christmas concerts in Mount Druitt, Blacktown and, for the first time, Riverstone.

Families can enjoy spectacular entertainment, Christmas carols, food stalls and a special visit from Santa.

All three events will include the lighting of the Christmas trees and the launch of the Mayoress Christmas Gift Appeal.

The Mount Druitt concert was held on the 18th of November and featured performances from Out of Salem, the Blacktown Community Band, Carol Murray Productions and DT Performing Arts.

Mt Trio, Cassidy Rae and the Blacktown Community Band will entertain crowds at the Riverstone concert, while Brian Lorenz, Karleigh Rose and Studio Dance Australia will hit the stage for the Blacktown concert.

The champions of Qudos: Michael Copping’s worked at two Olympics but vaccination is his “most important event” ever

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ichael Copping was there to help run the 2000 Sydney Olympics and went on to work at the 2012 games in London but now counts Qudos Bank Arena Vaccination Centre as his most important work.

Michael is the Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) senior operations manager, responsible for the day-to-day coordination of all activity outside the major venues – everything from security to signage.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to work on two Olympics, on events where they had 106,000 people in the stadium, a million people coming to the Easter show,” Michael said.

“All that aside – this will be the most important event that I’ve ever worked on. Our team had very much a small part in it, but in terms of the social and economic impact, it’d be the most important thing that I think anyone in our time would have involvement with.”

While his work normally involves concerts, sports games and the Sydney Royal Easter Show, for months this year all that excitement has been replaced by three NSW Health

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vaccination centres – including Qudos Bank Arena, the largest in the state.

“Obviously with the pandemic, time was of the essence. Normally something like Qudos would be weeks and weeks in the planning, but that was sped up so we had to show flexibility with some of the rules and regulations to make sure it could get delivered on time,” Michael said.

“The difference between what we

planned for and what happened was chalk and cheese, which is indicative of the quick transformation. But the team really hit the ground running.

We had plans and the plans changed – that’s the nature of the environment we’re in.”

Michael said his small role helped him appreciate the work behind the scenes in the state’s public healthcare system.

“I’ve always said people in the medical profession are dedicated, and now I’ve seen it’s not just the nursing and medical side. What I’d not been exposed to in the past is the administration which people take for granted,” he said.

“The logistics, the planning, all that has certainly been one of the quickest.

It’s remarkable. You can see someone getting a shot in the arm, but what goes on behind that, it’s certainly been an eye-opener.”

Michael’s been working at Sydney Olympic Park since 1997, before the Stadium Australia was even complete, but said 2021 is the quietest his workplace has ever been. Now, he’s looking forward to helping it come back to life with events.

Planning has already begun for the 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show and Michael is keen to see Qudos Bank Arena swap syringes for spectators.

“People always ask how many free tickets I get. The answer is zero,” he laughs.

“But I’d pay to see Pink again. She was fantastic at Qudos Bank Arena; she put on a real show.”

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he Kadukar/Kusoorkar family from Schofields has gone one better in this year’s Blacktown City Diwali Lights Competition after being named the Overall City Winner.

The household at 62 Ward Street, Schofields, received the runner-up prize in the 2020 competition, making their 2021 win all the more sweeter.

Residents across Blacktown City were encouraged to light up their homes for the popular annual competition, which celebrates the ancient Hindu festival of Diwali.

Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali is typically celebrated over several weeks in October and November to recognise the victory of light over darkness.

Winner Apurv Kusoorkar, who entered the competition with his wife Sarita Kadukar, said Diwali was a special time for his family, who moved to Schofields in 2019 and have participated in the competition ever since.

“This festival is very important for our family as we were born in India and we feel it is a great way to let our daughter know about our culture,” Apurv said.

“This competition is a great integration with Australian culture. Diwali is even more special to my family as our daughter was born on Diwali in 2019.”

Apurv and Sarita used their spare time during the COVID-19 lockdown to decorate their home, taking them up to 20 weekends to complete.

Many of the colourful decorations, including lotuses and lanterns, are handmade from recycled materials, including plastic bottles, cardboard and spoons.

“Winning is not as important as the pride and happiness we get when cars drive past and see the house and tell their kids what the festival is about.

Apurv Kusoorkar and Sarita Kadukar were named the Overall City Winner in the 2021 Blacktown City Diwali Lights Competition.

The award is the cherry on top,” Apurv said.

The festival is especially significant in Blacktown City, which is home to more than 80,000 residents of Indian descent.

Blacktown City Council was delighted to see the continual growth of the competition, which attracted almost 60 entries this year.

Residents of all cultural backgrounds were urged to get into the spirit and decorate their homes, with $2500 in cash prizes on offer for the best-decorated properties across Blacktown City’s five wards.

Ronneel Kumar took out second place in the Overall City Winner category for his wonderfullydecorated property at 57 Hampton Crescent, Prospect.

It was a neighbourly affair in Schofields, with Manjunath Hukkeri of 64 Ward Street awarded third prize overall.

Ward Street was unsurprisingly named Blacktown City’s ‘Best Street’, while 64 Ward Street, Schofields, also received the prize for ‘Best Rangoli’.

Council would like to thank all entrants for taking part in this year’s competition with their incredible light displays.

Ward Winners Ward 1 - 106 Mosaic Avenue, The Ponds Ward 3 - 57 Hampton Crescent, Prospect Ward 4 - 13 Golding Drive, Glendenning Ward 5 - 62 Ward Street, Schofields

Local selected as UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador

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NICEF Australia (UA) has selected Bayan Sohailee to represent New South Wales as part of its 12-month Young Ambassadors program for aspiring young leaders.

Bayan Sohailee, 22 from Blacktown and Isabelle Shaw, 22 from Coogee were chosen to join the new group of twelve Young Ambassadors, aged 15-24 years from around the nation.

UNICEF Australia CEO Tony Stuart said often those making decisions for children, don’t include children in the process.

“For 75 years, all over the globe, UNICEF has been advocating to hear children’s views when creating policy. The UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador program is designed to address that in Australia through the network of the 12 inspired and empowered young people we have selected from around the nation.”

UNICEF Australia 2022 Young Ambassador Bayan Sohailee was born in Iran and came to know UNICEF as a young boy when in a refugee camp in Pakistan.

“As a refugee, I have seen what it is for children in developing nations. I have experienced first-hand what children go through. I benefitted from UNICEF programs during my time overseas as a refugee.

UNICEF provided me medical assistance at school when my family could not afford it. Now I want to help UNICEF. I’m passionate about educating young people as it directly impacts the future generation for good,” he said.

Isabelle Shaw, a psychology graduate, is also a survivor of domestic violence and has experienced insecure housing. Isabelle is passionate about making children’s voices heard and hopes to advocate for disadvantaged young Australians.

“Education offers the ability to lift people out of poverty, but I have seen in my volunteer work throughout the state that there is disparity between school experiences in remote and low-income areas.

This is something I would like to advocate for in the year ahead,” she said.

During the course of 2022, Bayan and Isabelle will lead nationwide consultations with young Australians, co-design policy responses and present their recommendations to politicians in Canberra.

UA Child & Youth Engagement Manager, Angus Lonergan, congratulated Bayan and Isabelle on securing a position in the program.

“There are enormous issues facing children and young people globally, so it has never been more pertinent for young Australians to learn how to engage with public policy design.

“This program provides our 12 Young Ambassadors for 2022 with the opportunity to meet key decision makers in government and other stakeholder groups and influence change,” he said.

The UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador program is supported by IKEA Australia.

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Green footprint marks Mount Druitt Hospital

More than 4,500 trees and shrubs will be planted on the grounds of Mount Druitt Hospital.

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ore than 4,500 trees and shrubs will be planted on the grounds of Mount Druitt Hospital, creating a greener footprint, cooler environment, and enhance the wildlife habitat.

This new wooded, leafy area is part of the Creating Canopies in Greater Sydney tree-planting project between Mount Druitt Hospital, Greater Sydney Landcare Network, Landcare NSW and the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

The tree lined walking tracks leading from Luxford Road and Railway Street will provide new pedestrian paths that staff, patients, visitors and community members can use.

Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals general manager and selfconfessed green thumb Ned Katrib welcomes the natural expansion on the grounds of the hospital, helping create a greener footprint in Western Sydney.

‘I’d like to thank Greater Sydney Landcare for enhancing the hospital surroundings with the endangered trees and plants,” Ned said.

“This natural environment will be maintained and cared for by hospital staff and will help decrease the ground temperatures of the surrounding areas.”

“Planting more trees on the hospital grounds will create an outdoor space so our patients and visitors can spend

New plants will be spread across Mount Druitt hospital to encourage growth and enhance the ecosystem landscape.

more time outdoors in a shaded environment.”

New plants will be spread across the hospital campus to encourage growth and enhance the ecosystem landscape.

Chair of Greater Sydney Landcare Network, Bev Debrincat, says Greater Sydney Landcare Network and Landcare NSW are proud to partner with Western Area Health Service and Mount Druitt Hospital to help green their space and improve their local environment.

“Landcare works to improve the health of our environment and communities. These new trees will help create healthy environments for the local community, hospital staff

and patients and improve habitat for wildlife,” said Bev Debrincat.

The Mount Druitt planting is the fourth hospital that Greater Sydney Landcare Network, Landcare NSW and NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment have worked together in greening hospital grounds as part of the Creating Canopies Project.

The trees planted are funded under the NSW Government’s priority Greening Our City to increase the tree canopy and green cover across Greater Sydney. Each tree planted at the hospital will be counted towards the goal of one million new trees by 2022.

Funding announced for Londonderry projects

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Prue Car MP celebrating with previous recipients for funding

ember for Londonderry Prue Car has announced $400,000 in funding for 16 projects across the Electorate of Londonderry through the 2021 Community Building Partnership Program.

Prue Car said the funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities, including upgrades to local parks, sporting facilities and schools.

“This is fantastic news for our community,” Ms Car said.

“I’m proud to support these projects, which will deliver improved facilities in Western Sydney.

“I look forward to seeing these projects make a difference in our area.”

The full list of successful 2021 projects in the Londonderry electorate are: • New Fitness Equipment at Cook Park, St. Marys ($40,000) • Covered Walkways at Orchard Hills Public School ($25,000) • New Dog Park at Boronia Park, North St. Marys ($40,000) • Cricket Practice Upgrade at Allsopp & Patterson Ovals, Cambridge Park ($40,000) • Willmot Community Hub Repairs

and Additional Lighting ($15,000) • Nepean Men’s Shed Electrical Test and Tagging Equipment ($5,411) • Playground at The Lakes Christian College ($33,589) • Air Conditioning at Ropes Crossing Community Hub ($10,000) • Shade Structure at Ropes Crossing Oval ($30,000) • New Goal Posts & Fencing at Kevin Dwyer Park, Colyton ($25,000) • Facilities refurbishment at Susanna Uniting Early Learning, Oxley Park ($12,000) • Wilson Park, Llandilo Upgrade ($15,000)

• Sunshade cover for sports court at Oxley Park Public School ($32,000) • Technology upgrade at St Marys Samoa Worship Centre ($15,000) • Softfall surfacing at St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten, St Marys ($27,000) • Children’s Bathroom Renovation at Keymer Child Care Centre, Colyton ($35,000) Applications for the 2022 program open in early 2022, with $400,000 available in each electorate.

For more information about the Community Building Partnership Program, visit www.nsw.gov.au/cbp

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By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc.

railway line and he began to pay his addresses to harles Quiney was born in Birmingham Martha and he bought her jewellery and presented in 1812. He married Sarah Haynes around her with a wedding ring. Mrs Sarah Ann Emerson 1835 who was born in 1816 at Staffordshire.

Martha’s sister said that she had a conversation The family came to Australia and settled in Emu with William in March 1869 and asked him when Plains. In November 1861 their 15-year-old the marriage was coming off?. He told her that it eldest son Charles (Jnr) who was a railway clerk was to take place at some future period and also was bathing in one of the viaducts on the Penrith asked how she liked the jewellery he had given her railway line together with two other boys. Not sister. Charles said that William made his home being able to swim an accident occurred where he with his family and kept company with Martha for got out of his depth in a deep part and drowned a considerable period. They used to go out walking before assistance could be rendered. Every effort and riding together. He had a conversation with was made by the workmen belonging to the railway William before he went to Sydney to renew his hotel succeeded in finding the body and removed it to license when William said he supposed Charles George Mathew’s inn. Resuscitation on Charles’s would not mind losing his daughter, or something remains by George Mathews and others was tried to that effect. In cross-examination Charles said until the arrival of the boy’s friends. At the sight that some time subsequent to William leaving the of their son’s dead body Charles and Sarah was so house he asked him for a settlement of the bill he distraught they had to be supported by bystanders. owed for board and lodging and demanded £20.

An inquest was held on the body and the funeral  The photo of Martha is courtesy William however thought that sum excessive and took place at St Mary Magdalene cemetery of Ancestry family website offered £5 saying that was all he could spare and attended by the inhabitants of the town and several Charles subsequently accepted that amount, but he did admit that he of the workmen from the line. In December 1863 a gold watch and believed at that time that William was going to be married and did gold guard chain with a slide attached made in Liverpool and valued at not know that his daughter was pregnant but about an hour and a half £20 was stolen from the Emu Plains home of Charles and Sarah which after the settlement with William and as he was about to leave the could be identified. Suspicion was on a man who was in the house house, his wife ascertained that such was the case as she had gone into and left a short time before the property was missed. He was about her daughter’s room and asked her if she was pregnant who at first 40 years old, 5 feet 3-4 inches high, light hair and whiskers with a fair denied it but afterwards admitted that she was. William said that after complexion and dressed in white moleskin trousers, white shirt and “keeping company” with Martha his attentions gradually decreased cloth cap with a peak and carrying a monkey jacket under his arm. He and he finally ceased his visits to the house. It appeared in evidence also had a swag made up in a blue blanket and he went in the direction that William’s wages had been at the time he was “keeping company” of Penrith. In June 1864 a warrant was issued by the Penrith Bench for with Martha was about £12 per month. Martha gave birth to William the arrest of Henry Pearson alias Black Harry who was charged with Charles the son of William, born in January 1870 and died some weeks threatening to set fire to the dwelling-house of Charles an innkeeper after birth. She asked him if he was going to pay her anything for the at Emu Plains. Henry was described as a navvy, about 5 feet 10-11 child but he replied, “I suppose you know what is going on, don’t inches high, stout build, very dark complexion, brown hair, dark eyes, you ?” (alluding to his engagement with a widow) and she replied broad fat face, no whiskers and dressed in moleskin trousers, check that she did and he intimated that he was not prepared to advance shirt and an old brown California hat. It was noted that Henry was any money and put a plea of “unchastity”. William at this time was likely to be found in the neighbourhood of Picton and accompanied courting a wealthy widow with a private income amounting to £400 by a woman named Sarah Yeary. In May 1866 Charles was letting per annum. His Honour directed the jury that the plea of “unchastity” for boarders his well-known public house situated at Emu Plains. The had not been established and the questions for their consideration premises known for many years as Mortimer’s, was well adapted for were:- First, had there been any promise – Second, had there been the public business, containing 12 rooms with a detached kitchen and any breach, Third - what amount of injury had been inflicted and in store, granary and stabling and a large kitchen garden and twenty acres estimating the damages they should take into consideration Martha’s of a grass paddock attached. In March 1870 in the Supreme Court one position and circumstances at the time the cause of action arose. The of Charles and Sarah’s daughters Martha Quiney brought a “Breach of jury found for Martha with £50 damages. Her father Charles died in Promise of Marriage” lawsuit against William James Wagstaff when July 1885 and is buried at Emu Plains cemetery. Her mother Sarah he promised to marry her then refused to fulfill his engagement and died in December 1901 and is buried with Charles. Martha went on to claimed damages. William said that after his promise to Martha he marry John Nicholls Davey in February 1873 in Mudgee. They had discovered that she was a woman of unchaste and immoral character six children. She died in November 1922 at Wellington and is buried and therefore had withdrawn from his contract to marry her because in Wellington cemetery NSW. her father was a publican at Emu Plains. William said he was a stoker Sources: Ancestry, Empire Sydney, New South Wales Police Gazette employed on the railway and living at Quiney’s public house, sleeping and Weekly Record of Crime, Sydney Mail, Empire Sydney at the house almost every night when not on duty up and down the

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Museum of Fire Heritage Day

Heritage fire vehicles on show at the Penrith Museum of Fire’s Heritage Day. Photos by Noel Rowsell

By Noel Rowsell

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he Penrith Museum of Fire held its first Heritage Day since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, on Sunday 21st November, welcoming back the community to honour the history of Australia’s fire-fighting vehicles.

Museum staff had the opportunity

to re-evaluate the Museum schedule during the enforced closure and, as a result, will be promoting a more interactive and ongoing celebration of vehicles throughout the year.

The interactive displays within the museum have been split up, so there are now opportunities to interact with displays in more locations.

There will be more information and activities on Social Media, all designed to better entertain children

and young adults in particular, designed to make the museum an everyday location, rather than just visiting for special events.

There are currently 80 vehicles in the Museum collection, with between 20-30 on display at any one time, ranging from steam pumps from 1915 through to a hazmat vehicle from the 1990’s.

The museum is open from 9.30am - 4.30pm every day of the year, apart

from Christmas Day and Boxing Day. There are also frequent activities in the grounds of the museum, with the venue a popular choice for Car Clubs from throughout NSW to run their ‘Show and Shine’ display days, including a Bus group which will be visiting on 12th December.

The next Heritage Day will be on 13th February, 2022 and is titled ‘Internationals’.

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Quest announce hotel in Blacktown as infrastructure and investment booms

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lobal operator Quest Apartment Hotels has announced a new hotel in the Blacktown CBD, as part of the significant private sector investment in the Blacktown’s infrastructure.

Quest Blacktown at 26 Second Avenue is well underway as part of a $30 million-dollar mixed-use development by Gitane Living.

The 82-room hotel will occupy the 11 upper floors in the new 23 level mixed-use development, which will also include a retail zone as well as private residences.

Quest’s general manager of growth and capital strategy, James Shields, says the announcement comes at a time when Blacktown City is enjoying strong economic advancement, where the population is tipped to exceed that of Tasmania in the next 10 years, and annual economic activity surpassing $26 billion.

“Blacktown Local Government Area is currently home to over 23,000 local businesses and is poised for considerable growth in the coming years, with a number of major infrastructure, productivity, and liveability projects underway”, said Shields.

“Blacktown City Council has adopted a balanced budget of $656 million for the 2021/22 financial year, including a major capital works program of more than $150 million.

“Traditionally underpinned by industrial employment in

manufacturing and wholesale trade sectors, the Blacktown area is transitioning, and we anticipate that the demand for quality corporate travel accommodation in the area will continue to increase.

“It’s understood there will be an increase in knowledge-intensive and population-serving jobs, especially in the health and education sectors, and Quest will be well placed to sustain the long and short stay travel requirements emerging”, said Shields.

It’s a sentiment echoed by Mayor of Blacktown City, Tony Bleasdale

OAM, who says the new hotel is an important piece of the puzzle in helping the area meet its full potential.

“Blacktown is undergoing a significant transformation with the establishment of the Australian Catholic University campus in the CBD and Council’s own $80 million redevelopment precinct, with an underground carpark, park, retail plaza and flanking buildings in the City Centre.

“Quest Blacktown is part of $600 million worth of development that’s

currently underway or planned for area just to the north of Blacktown railway station.

“Council welcomes Quest Blacktown to our CBD as part of our commitment to transform Blacktown into a modern, vibrant city where people can live, work, gain the highest education and relax in a sustainable environment, “Mayor Bleasdale said.

The basement levels of the development are complete, with the ground floor currently underway.

Quest Blacktown is expected to open during the first half of 2023.

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Blue Mountains Hosts SParm Legends Tour

By Noel Rowsell

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he Blue Mountains district hosted two events of the SParms PGA Legends Tour last week, with Springwood CC staging the Fidelity Capital Group Charity Legends Pro-Am on the 18th November, followed the next day by the I.C.F. Haulage Legends Pro-Am at Blackheath GC on 19th November.

51 professionals and a full field of amateurs played on Thursday, with Ben Jackson taking out the event with a 3-under par score of 66, ahead of Martin Peterson and Peter Fowler tied for second on 67, then David Van Raalte 68, Nicholas Robb and Scott Ford on 69, then David Fearns, Peter Lonard and Michael Harwood all on 70.

This was Jackson’s 6th win on the Legends Tour, including two wins earlier this year. Born in the UK in 1967, Jackson represented England Boys in 1984, before emigrating to Australia in 1987.

He won the Western Australia Open in 1995 and was later the part-founder and now Head of Research & Development for Grip Master Leather Grip Company.

In the amateur ranks at Springwood, the winners were: A Grade - David Limbach, runner-up Adam Forster; B Grade - Tom Weber, runner-up Sean Hodgins-Lucas; C Grade - Alan Evers, runner-up Paul Mason; Ladies - Claire Bradley.

The professionals headed to Blackheath the following day and were again blessed with perfect weather, with 54 professionals and a full field of amateurs facing the starter.

Steve Conran and Anthony Summers both shot

Professionals David Ecob and Shaquill Mongol in action at the Fidelity Capital Group Charity Legends Pro-Am held at Springwood Country Club. Photos courtesy of Noel Rowsell

3-under par scores of 66 to share the honours and the spoils on the day, ahead of Michael Holden, Martin Peterson and Michael Harwood all on 68, then Tim Elliott, John Wade, Grant Fyander, David Fearns, Peter Fowler and Andy Rogers all tied on 69.

Conran won the Australian Amateur in 1989, before turning professional in 1990. He subsequently won the Singapore Open in ‘95, then played on the Japan Tour for 22 years (1997-2015), before playing a further three years on the Japan Legends Tour (2016-18). Conran has 17 wins on the PGA Legends Tour.

Summers spent 25+ years on the professional circuit, including an appearance in the US Open at The Olympic Course in 2012. Summers won the QLD PGA Championships in 2014 and the VIC PGA Seniors Championship in 2020. His win at Blackheath was his second on the PGA Legends Tour.

The action moves to Richmond GC on 25th27th November for the prestigious R. M. Williams Australian PGA Seniors Championship, which has attracted a strong field of 74 players, headed by 2020 runner-up Peter Lonard.

Packed end-of-year agenda for Junior Golf

By Noel Rowsell

Six junior representatives from the western Sydney region competed over the weekend of 20th-21st November in the 2021 Brett Ogle Junior Masters at Goulburn GC. The best-performed of these was former Glenmore Heritage Valley GC member Grace Lee, who finished in 10th position in the Girls Division.

Lee, who is now listed as a member of Concord GC, also finished 4th in her age group (16/17 years), in both the Scratch and Nett categories.

Annoushka Maikap from Twin Creeks GC finished 18th overall in the Girls division and

impressed in her age group, finishing 2nd for both Scratch and Nett in the 12/13 Years category.

The full results are: 12/13 Girls: Annoushka Maikap (Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club) 2nd Scr & 2nd Nett; Jessica Fogg (Penrith Golf Club) 12th Scr & 7th Nett.

14/15 Girls: Sayaka Iwatani (Twin Creeks Country Club) 12th Scr & T9th Nett.

16/17 Girls: Grace Lee (formerly Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Club - now Concord) 4th Scr & T4th Nett.

14/15 Boys: Andrew Kneeves (Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club) T15th Scr & 17th Nett; Noah Reitsma (Wallacia Country Club) 20th Scr & 23rd Nett.

It promises to be a busy end to the year for our young golfers, with the next event on the calendar the Wollongong Junior Open on 5th December, to be played at Wollongong GC. Penrith GC then hosts the Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) 12 Years & Under State Age Championships from 6th-7th December; Lynwood CC hosts the NSW Junior Championships from 6th9th December; and Wentworth Falls CC hosts the inaugural Blue Mountain Junior Masters from 11th12th December.

Full details can be found on the JNJG website: www.jnjg.com.au/tournaments/calendar/2021

Netball athletes named in 2022 Academy Squad

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t is with great excitement that we can share with you the netball athletes set to join the 2021/22 season!

There are 24 talented netball athletes named in the 2022 squad including returning athletes Beth Abbott, Angelina Ballas, Isabella Degei, Jayla Dicker, Judith Gould, Olivia Harris, Ani Lewadromodromo, Sophia Meehan, Hayley Price, Charlize Risse, Halle Savage, Charlotte Ward and Zoe Wilmshurst.

Along with the returning athletes, we welcome new athletes for their first year as a part of the Digital Realty netball squad Kesaia Amone, Isabella Brglevski, Tahliah Harding, Nicole Kamotu, Unique Pritchard, Jessica Stevens, Jada Taylor, Annie Tui, Eve Vaitusi, Montana Vaitusi and Solei Vogel.

These athletes will be given the opportunity to train in a squad environment with access to quality training facilities at Blacktown Leisure Centre.

They will also receive high-quality coaching endorsed by Netball NSW including talented Head Coach Heather Smith, Manager Nikki Welsford and Assistant Coaches Michelle Bullock, Sally Freshwater, Catherine Phillips and Elicha Reitsma Athletes will be provided with education on topics such as anti-doping, ethics in sport, nutrition, sports psychology and cybersafety.

Western Sydney Academy of Sport said “We look forward to inducting the athletes into the Academy and starting face-to-face training”.

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By Bob Turner

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istory did not repeat itself for National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s outfit Blacktown City against a Central Coast Mariners team they defeated four years ago in a similar FFA Cup setting. Despite putting up a dogged performance after only four weeks of training, it wasn’t enough bowing out of the Round of 32 FFA Cup competition with a 1-0 loss to the A League club.

Played at the beautiful Glen Willow Stadium in Mudgee, Blacktown City fought hard but were unable to contest with a polished Mariners outfit who ended up coming home with the victory thanks to a goal from debutant Béni Nkololo.

In the wet and windy wine region, Blacktown City coach, Mark Crittenden, fielded a strong line-up minus new recruit Mitch Mallia who was ruled out with injury. Crittenden gave starting opportunities to Ben Berry and Nicholas O’Brien while Jordan Smylie made his debut for his new club where he faced his old teammates. Mariners Head Coach Nick Montgomery named a strong starting line-up that included a start at centre-back for Lewis Miller as well as a competitive debut for 18-year-old Jacob Farrell.

Tristen Prendergast played a man of the match performance in goal for Blacktown after clawing out two identical free-kicks that were destined for the top corner and two other critical saves that kept the score line 0-0.

In the 76th minute, the dead-lock was finally broken as Nkololo finally got one past Prendergast to the immediate delight of the travelling Yellow Army who embraced the Frenchman behind the goal. Blacktown City stepped up their attack but could not equalise with the team from the Central Coast holding on to run out 1-0 winners.

Blacktown City Coach Crittenden was disappointed but not dismayed by the showing of his club. “ We went in full of confidence after four weeks of training and three practice games, one including a 3-3 draw with another A League club, the West Sydney Wanderers, that gave me a good gut feeling that we were ready for the Mariners”, said Coach Crittenden. “We held our own for the duration of the game and no doubt Central Coast were concerned the longer the game went without a score. Lack of training time in preparation was the telling difference as we were not as sharp as the Mariners who were one week away from the A-League season”, he added.

The FFA Cup loss closes out what was an eventful season for Blacktown City FC. After 17

of 22 rounds, Blacktown were leading the NSW NPL1 Men’s competition, goal scoring and fewest goals allowed before the lockdown put a hold on the momentum and Championship drive. Blacktown City will now take a one week break before they get back to training in preparation for the 2022 NSW NPL 1 Men’s Competition. The young team showed plenty of talent and character in Mudgee that has Head Coach, Mark Crittenden, excited at the prospects for the coming season.

The 2021 season is now closed and we will be heading full steam ahead in preparation for the 2022. We are getting our stadium, Blacktown City

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Sports Centre, under control and building our income streams with a goal to generate a full house for the first game of the season in March, 2022. We have laid the foundations to achieve that goal and the team will be working on and off the field over the next four months to make it a reality.

With an additional focus on the Blacktown City Women’s programme under new Head Coach David O’Keefe, Blacktown City FC is building momentum for an historic and proud club that drives towards its goal to be the Number One profiled team in its city – Blacktown City FC. Go Blacktown City!

see you in season 2022

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Windsor Polo hosts 18th Annual Winten Cup

By Noel Rowsell

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indsor Polo Club staged the 18th Annual Winten Cup over two action-packed weeks, culminating with the Final between Kurri Burri and Arunga on Sunday 14th November.

The event is the Rothwell family’s legacy to Windsor Polo and is sponsored by the Winten Property Group Windsor Polo Club committee member Kim McDougall said “Eight teams, two weeks and after over 100mm of rain, (the Final) this was it. The wind was howling but Kurri Burri managed to put 2 goals on the scoreboard in the first chukkas, thanks to Earl Herbert and Adam Buchert.

Arunga got on the scoreboard with a goal in the second chukka courtesy of Adam Tolhurst but Kurrie Burri got 2 to lead 4-1 at the half time break.

“It was some bloody fast 4-goal polo,” said Kim. The crowd was cheering, the car horns were honking for both sides.”

Jackson Marshall’s cut shot goal in the 3rd chukka kept Kurri Burri forging ahead and although Arunga rallied back in the last chukka with 2 goals, it was too late as Kurri Burri ran out winners 5-3.

David Marshall, Adam Buchert, Jackson Marshall & Earl Herbert with the Winten Cup. Photo supplied by Freddy Dowling.

Action from Saturday’s semi-final between Arunga and Town & Country Photos by Noel Rowsell

“Congratulations to David Marshall, Earl Herbert, Adam Buchert and Jackson Marshall (from Kurri Burri),” said Kim. “Jackson Marshall ended up winning champion pony on homebred Sammy.

Thank you to Nourish EQ for the pony prize and Jo Fisher for judging. David Marshall ended up winning MVP of the tournament with the undefeated Kurri Burri team.

The Winten Cup Subsidiary Final was contested between The Pines and Pineapple Polo, with The Pines scoring a 5-3 victory.

“Thank you to everyone for doing their duties or finding their own replacement,” said Kim. We play the most amazing sport together. It takes a community to support each other to make it possible. It takes a village, so they say.....

“Massive thank you to our major sponsor Winten Property Group for their continuing support with grass roots level polo for 18 years now. Shout out to Fletcher Thew - a new talented commentator has been found in the Hawkesbury.”

In other levels, the Subzero Final was won by Windsor Gold, with a 9-8.5 win over Killarney.

The O Goal Final was won by Phoenix Polo, with a 7-1 win over TRFD.

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